King Kong 2018 - Articles Page 2.6

Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: November 8, 2018
Closing: August 18, 2019

King Kong - 2018 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

The epic modern myth comes alive on Broadway through an innovative mix of animatronics, puppetry, music and stagecraft! It's 1931, the world is in the grip of the Great Depression, and New York City is a place of pressure, of desperation, but also of hope. Enter Ann Darrow, a fearless young actress with a will of steel and dreams that reach as high as the just-completed Empire State Building. After a brutal struggle just to stay on her feet, Ann finds her big break in the form of Carl Denham, a fast-talking filmmaker who promises to make her the star of his next big adventure movie. Throwing caution to the winds, she joins Carl on a voyage to the mysterious Skull Island. There, they encounter a wonder more astonishing than they could have possibly imagined: a 20-foot-tall, 2,000-pound ape known only as Kong.

To her surprise, Ann finds an unexpected kindred spirit in this magnificent, untameable creature. But when Carl hatches a plan to capture Kong and display him to the New York masses, she's faced with a terrible choice. Will Ann follow the call of her own ambition? Or can she find the strength to stand up for what's right? Roaring with heart-pounding action, KING KONG is a gripping and spectacular story of unlikely friendship, unshakable courage, and breaking free from the cages others put us in.

Directed and choreographed by Olivier winner Drew McOnie, KING KONG features an electrifying new score by Marius de Vries (La La Land) and Eddie Perfect (Beetlejuice The Musical), and a book by Jack Thorne, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning writer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Don't miss this exhilarating, emotional encounter with a legend that's always been too big to contain.

"You've never seen anything like King Kong on stage. Ever." (Entertainment Weekly).

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Read Tony Winner Jack Thorne's New Introduction to KING KONG!
by Nicole Rosky - October 18, 2018


Jack Thorne, the Tony Award-winning book writer of the new Broadway musical, has written the Introduction to a new edition of the Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper novella of King Kong, which has just been released to coincide with the opening of the Broadway musical. Read his full introduction below!

Photo Flash: Check Out All New Photos of Christiani Pitts and the Cast of KING KONG
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2018


Performances of King Kong began Friday, October 5 and the musical officially opens Thursday, November 8 at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). All new photos have just been released of the cast in action. Check them out below!

KING KONG's Christiani Pitts Takes Over BWW Instagram Tomorrow!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - October 11, 2018


Go behind the scenes of Broadway's newest musical, King Kong, with its leading lady Christiani Pitts as she takes over the BroadwayWorld Instagram tomorrow, October 12th! Follow along as Pitts shows you her busy life from home, to rehearsals and everything leading up to a performance of King Kong that evening! Be sure to tune in tomorrow!

Meet the Cast of KING KONG- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - October 5, 2018


The new musical King Kong begins performances tonight, Friday, October 5. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Photo Flash: KING KONG Arrives on Broadway Tonight- First Look!
by Nicole Rosky - October 5, 2018


The new musical King Kong begins performances tonight, Friday, October 5 prior to a Thursday, November 8 opening night at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).

Photo Flash: First Look at New Images of KING KONG on Broadway!
by Julie Musbach - September 24, 2018


Get a first look below at Christiani Pitts, following screen legends Fay Wray, Jessica Lange and Naomi Watts into King Kong's hand, plus hear what she has to say about role!

TV: She's the Queen of New York! Watch Christiani Pitts in New Music Video for KING KONG
by Nicole Rosky - August 30, 2018


Producers of Broadway's King Kong, Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman, have just released "Queen of New York," a new music video featuring Christiani Pitts, who stars as Ann Darrow in the new musical. 

TV: They're Bringing the Beast to Broadway! Meet the Company of KING KONG
by Stephi Wild - August 7, 2018


King Kong is getting ready to take over Broadway! The cast met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld was there! Hear what Christiani Pitts, Eric William Morris, and the rest of the cast have to say about taking this beast to Broadway!

Photo Coverage: KING KONG's Christiani Pitts, Eric William Morris & Erik Lochtefeld Meet the Press!
by Jennifer Broski - August 7, 2018


King Kong is getting ready to take over Broadway! The show begins performances Friday, October 5 prior to a Thursday, November 8 opening night at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). The cast met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos below!

The Actors Fund to Host Screening of KING KONG Featuring Creative Team of Musical
by Julie Musbach - August 6, 2018


The Actors Fund announced today that tickets are now on sale for a special screening of the original 1933 film King Kong, in partnership with the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) as part of their ongoing film series, 'Life on the Stage: Conversation and Film.' The screening will be followed by a Q&A with members of the creative team of the upcoming Broadway musical

Photo Flash: KING KONG Begins Rehearsals on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - August 3, 2018


Rehearsals began on Monday, July 30, for the new musical King Kong. The production begins performances Friday, October 5 prior to a Thursday, November 8 opening night at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Check out group photos below of the cast, alongside the crew, creatives, and staff!

Beast of Broadway! KING KONG Begins Rehearsals Today
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018


Rehearsals begin today, Monday, July 30, for the new musical King Kong. The production begins performances Friday, October 5 prior to a Thursday, November 8 opening night at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).

TV: From Melbourne to NYC- Watch KING KONG Load in for Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - July 13, 2018


Watch below as the 2,000 pound, 20-foot high King Kong comes together in Melbourne Australia, and the Broadway Theatre front of house is installed!

Photo Flash: Christiani Pitts & Eric William Morris Get Ready for KING KONG at Cabaret Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2018


Earlier this week Pitts and Morris performed songs from the new musical for a private audience at Haswell Green's. Check out photos of the new costars below!

Erik Lochtefeld Joins Broadway's KING KONG; Additional Casting Announced!
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2018


Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have announced additional casting for the new musical King Kong. Joining the previously announced Christiani Pitts, (A Bronx Tale) as Ann Darrow, and Eric William Morris (Mamma Mia!) as Carl Denham, will be Erik Lochtefeld (Misery, Metamorphoses) as Lumpy.

Up on the Marquee: KING KONG arrives on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - June 8, 2018


King Kong will open at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on November 8, 2018. Preview performances will begin Friday, October 5, 2018. King Kong will star Christiani Pitts, currently starring in A Bronx Tale on Broadway, as Ann Darrow, and Eric William Morris, who played Sky in Mamma Mia!, will play Carl Denham.

Get a First Look at the Poster Art For KING KONG
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2018


Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have revealed new poster art for Broadway's King Kong by internationally renowned artists Laurent Durieux, Francesco Francavilla and Olly Moss.

Christiani Pitts and Eric William Morris Will Star in KING KONG
by Alan Henry - April 24, 2018


Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have announced first principal casting for the new musical King Kong. Christiani Pitts, currently starring in A Bronx Tale on Broadway, will star as Ann Darrow, and Eric William Morris, who played Sky in Mamma Mia!, will play Carl Denham.

VIDEO: Going Behind the Scenes With The Talented Team of KING KONG
by A.A. Cristi - March 6, 2018


The classic story King Kong, will open at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on November 8, 2018. Check out the talented team of professionals in the video below and see how they brought the most famous primate in cinema history to life on the stage.

Video Flashback: Public Meets Puppet! KING KONG Greets the Press
by A.A. Cristi - November 8, 2017


Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have just announced that King Kong, will open at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on November 8, 2018. Preview performances will begin Friday, October 5, 2018.

Breaking: KING KONG Will Officially Swing to the Broadway Theatre Next Fall
by Nicole Rosky - November 8, 2017


Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have just announced that King Kong, will open at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on November 8, 2018. Preview performances will begin Friday, October 5, 2018.

Broadway-Bound KING KONG Will Get Developmental Lab This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2017


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, King Kong, will arrive on Broadway in 2018, but before it does, the musical will get a developmental lab this fall. According to an Equity casting notice, a lab will take place this November in preparation for its upcoming Broadway run.

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